Shiphay Learning Academy

Details

Age Range	3-11 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Academy, Academy converter
Religious Character	Does not apply
Local Authority	Torbay
Address	Exe Hill, TQ2 7NF
School Website	www.shiphay.com
Telephone	1803613556
URN	136659

School Census

Total	460
Girls/Boys	223/237
Girls/Boys Ratio	48.5%/51.5%
% pupils where English not first language	5.2%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	87
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	11.7%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
22/10/2024
05/04/2022	Requires improvement
31/10/2007	Outstanding

Inspection Date	22/10/2024
Quality of Education	Good
Behaviour and Attitudes	Good
Personal Development	Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Inspection Date	05/04/2022
Quality of Education	Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes	Requires improvement
Personal Development	Requires improvement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Requires improvement

Inspection Date	31/10/2007
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Outstanding

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
22 October 2024	School inspection	View
05 April 2022	School inspection: Requires Improvement	View
14 February 2012	Academy conversion letter	View

Primary Results

Type	Score
Primary Results 2024
Pupils meeting the expected standard	65%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	2%
Reading	106
Maths	103
Reading Progress	-
Writing Progress	-
Maths Progress	-

Type	Score
Primary Results 2023
Pupils meeting the expected standard	69
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	3
Reading	107
Maths	104
Reading Progress	1.2
Writing Progress	-1.5
Maths Progress	-0.7

Type	Score
Primary Results 2019
Pupils meeting the expected standard	67%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	8%
Reading	105
Maths	103
Reading Progress	0.4
Writing Progress	2.2
Maths Progress	-1.8

Type	Score
Primary Results 2018
Pupils meeting the expected standard	65%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	13%
Reading	105
Maths	104
Reading Progress	0.7
Writing Progress	2.1
Maths Progress	0.2

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	63
As First Preference	39
As second preference	18
As third preference	6

Total Offers Made	39
first preference offers	39
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	76
As First Preference	45
As second preference	19
As third preference	12

Total Offers Made	46
first preference offers	45
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.05%
Total Applications	114
As First Preference	61
As second preference	40
As third preference	13

Total Offers Made	60
first preference offers	58
second preference offers	2
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.02%
Total Applications	116
As First Preference	59
As second preference	43
As third preference	14

Total Offers Made	60
first preference offers	58
second preference offers	2
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	121
As First Preference	53
As second preference	44
As third preference	24

Total Offers Made	56
first preference offers	53
second preference offers	2
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	125
As First Preference	54
As second preference	51
As third preference	20

Total Offers Made	59
first preference offers	54
second preference offers	4
third preference offers	1

First preference v Offers	1.06%
Total Applications	136
As First Preference	51
As second preference	50
As third preference	35

Total Offers Made	57
first preference offers	48
second preference offers	7
third preference offers	2

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	137
As First Preference	59
As second preference	50
As third preference	28

Total Offers Made	60
first preference offers	59
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	1

First preference v Offers	1.19%
Total Applications	144
As First Preference	70
As second preference	52
As third preference	22

Total Offers Made	59
first preference offers	59
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.26%
Total Applications	160
As First Preference	68
As second preference	60
As third preference	32

Total Offers Made	59
first preference offers	54
second preference offers	5
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.50%
Total Applications	166
As First Preference	90
As second preference	42
As third preference	34

Total Offers Made	60
first preference offers	60
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	44%
agree	46%
disagree	4%
strongly disagree	6%
don't know	1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	45%
agree	44%
disagree	6%
strongly disagree	4%
don't know	1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	22%
agree	48%
disagree	16%
strongly disagree	6%
don't know	8%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	9%
agree	10%
disagree	10%
strongly disagree	10%
don't know	6%
not applicable	56%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	46%
agree	46%
disagree	6%
strongly disagree	1%
don't know	2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	26%
agree	26%
disagree	15%
strongly disagree	8%
don't know	2%
not applicable	22%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	25%
no	75%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	29%
agree	26%
disagree	39%
strongly disagree	3%
dont know	3%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	29%
agree	41%
disagree	15%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	14%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	36%
agree	48%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	6%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	33%
agree	39%
disagree	17%
strongly disagree	8%
don't know	3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	42%
agree	49%
disagree	1%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	6%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	46%
agree	46%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	37%
agree	38%
disagree	14%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	74%
no	26%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
white british ethnic origin	83.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	3%
indian ethnic origin	2.5%
any other white background ethnic origin	1.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin	1.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	0.9%
white and asian ethnic origin	0.7%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	84.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	2.6%
indian ethnic origin	2.6%
any other white background ethnic origin	1.3%
white and asian ethnic origin	0.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin	0.9%
irish ethnic origin	0.7%
any other black background ethnic origin	0.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	0.7%

Nearby Schools

Sherwell Valley Primary School

(0.39 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Hawkins Avenue, , TQ2 6ES

Torquay Boys' Grammar School

(0.41 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-18, Gender: Boys

Address: Shiphay Manor Drive, , TQ2 7EL

Torquay Girls Grammar School

(0.51 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 11-18, Gender: Girls

Address: 30 Shiphay Lane, , TQ2 7DY